Payroll & Benefits Admin

About the role

Our client is looking for a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their HR team on a temporary basis, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role. This position will take ownership of payroll processing and benefits administration across multiple entities and states.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Process regular payroll for multiple companies and locations.
• Review timekeeping information and resolve discrepancies before payroll deadlines.
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain organized, confidential payroll records.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related issues.
• Coincide with internal team members to review payroll before submission.
• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee changes.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and identify discrepancies.
• Aid with COBRA administration and related documentation.
• Support new hires through the benefits enrollment process.
• Aid with annual open enrollment activities.
• Process payroll using UKG Ready and help ensure the system is functioning accurately following its recent implementation.
• Assist with system-related projects, including payroll processes and electronic file feeds.
• Help improve and streamline existing payroll and benefits procedures.
• Provide support for broader HR initiatives and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple companies and/or entities.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• UKG Ready experience is required, particularly payroll processing experience.
• Benefits administration experience, including enrollment and invoice reconciliation.
• Strong Excel and general HRIS skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and comfort working with confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented approach.